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Five signs your zip can be saved

Before you toss the jacket — most zips can be re-set rather than replaced.

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Daniel Berg
14 June 2026 · 1 min read

A zip that sticks, splits or loses its slider is one of the most common reasons a good garment gets thrown out — and one of the least necessary.

Slider first, teeth last

Nine times out of ten the teeth are fine and only the slider has worn loose. A fresh slider is a quick, inexpensive fix that brings the whole zip back to life.

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If the teeth themselves are missing or bent, the tape can usually be replaced entirely without touching the rest of the garment.

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Daniel Berg
Denim and hardware specialist. Believes almost every zip deserves a second chance.

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